It’s been a while since our last update, but a few big things have happened in this time that I’d like to keep you all updated about. But before we get into that, I’d like to thank each one of you for supporting us and praying for us in this journey. Your prayers are really carrying us through and sustaining us.
Firstly, here’s a “what happened next” after we sold our house –
Due to Covid, the house registration hasn’t gone through yet. They are estimating it will only go through at the end of Oct or beginning Nov. The new owners, a lovely young couple, has moved into the house at the end of August. Which means that we had to move out. Moving in itself isn’t the most fun thing on my to do list, but it was our first BIG step in moving towards leaving SA. So it was exciting and daunting at the same time. We live in a beautiful place now with even more incredible people. God has blessed us with this family.
As of this moment, we are busy sending in all our documents to do the VISA application by the end of September. Please pray with us for a smooth process. I still need to do my English Exam and it just got cancelled yesterday and rescheduled for the beginning of Oct. It would be amazing if it doesn’t cancel again, but if it does keep cancelling I can apply for an exemption.
In the midst of all of the hustle and bustle, God has been and continues to be gracious and faithful to us in every circumstance.
As a family, we are doing well. We are feeling the “no man’s land” vibes as we are in between seasons. But we are wholly dependent on God to still pour 100% if ourselves out here at ENSW while our focus starts to shift more towards leaving and getting stuck in at EN Belfast. God has a plan for every day, not just for every season, so we need to remain faithful to what we need to do here, in the moment.
Danica is doing an incredible job at homeschooling our children and heading up most of our transition. Homeschooling can be very difficult at times, and we would really appreciate it if you could cover her in prayer. The up side is that we get to spend a lot of time together as a family and we get to create special memories in this time.
Noah and Zoë are doing well. With lockdown in SA they didn’t get to see/spend time with friends for about 3months, and that was taking its toll on them. But after we moved 3 weeks ago, and the lockdown restrictions were eased, they have been immersed in friends and have been enjoying running outside, laughing, shouting etc.
Even though there are still challenges ahead, we prefer to see them as adventures. Even though there is uncertainty ahead, we prefer to know that God is our certainty. And even though we will miss everyone more than words could express, we are thankful that we can be one in Christ for always.
Please remember that if you want to get involved with this journey financially, you can contact me at brian@ensw.org
May you all have a blessed day!
Brian, Danica, Noah and Zoë
O'Neill Family 